It’s County Fair season, everybody!
Of course, most people have had the pleasure of visiting the Ohio State Fair at least once in their lifetime. But have you had the joy of wandering around a good, old-fashioned County Fair?
Heading out to the fairgrounds is a great way to hear live music, eat food, and people watch. If you’re anxious to fill your belly with carnival food ASAP, here are some county fairs near central Ohio that you won’t want to miss.
Marion County Fair
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Details: Daily admission to the Marion County Fair is $10. Children 10 and under are free. Seats at the Grand Stand are included in your admission, and wristbands for rides are an additional fee.
When: June 30- July 5
Where: Marion County Fairgrounds, 220 East Fairground St, Marion, OH 43302
Website: Marion County Fair
Madison County Fair
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Details: Daily admission to the Madison County Fair is $10. Children 4 and under are free. If you’re hoping to enjoy the rides, you’ll need to purchase a daily wristband for $25.
When: July 5-12
Where: Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St, London, OH 43140
Website: Madison County Fair
Franklin County Fair
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Details: Daily admission to the Franklin County Fair is $10. Children 2 and under are free. Individual tickets for rides are $1, or you can purchase a wristband for $15-$20, depending on the date. P.S. If you purchase your tickets online prior to July 14, you can get them at a discounted rate of $8.
When: July 14-20
Where: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St, Hilliard, OH 43026
Website: Franklin County Fair
Fayette County Fair
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Details: General admission, which includes the grandstand attractions, is $8. Kids 2 years old and under get in free.
When: July 14-19
Where: Fayette County Fairgrounds, 213 Fairview Ave, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Website: Fayette County Fair
Perry County Fair
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Details: General admission tickets cost $15, and that includes all of your rides!
When: July 14-19
Where: Perry County Fairgrounds, 5445 OH-37, New Lexington, OH 43764
Website: Perry County Fair
Clark County Fair
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Details: Kids under 5 are free, general admission goes for $10. Ride wristbands are available for an additional fee.
When: July 18-25
Where: Clark County Fairgrounds, 4401 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45505
Website: Clark County Fair
Knox County Fair
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Details: General admission tickets are $10 and kids 8 and under are free. Ride prices haven’t been released yet this year, but they are an additional cost to admission.
When: July 19-26
Where: Knox County Fairgrounds, 601 Fairgrounds Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
Website: Knox County Fair
Union County Fair
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Details: Admission is $15 per person, unless you’re 5-years-old and under or 65-years-old and over. In that case, you get in free of charge. Rides are available for an additional cost.
When: July 20-26
Where: Union County Fairgrounds, 845 N Main St, Marysville, OH 43040
Website: Union County Fair
Greene County Fair
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Details: Daily admission for guests 10-years-old and up costs $10. (9 and under get in free with a paying adult) Wristband pricing for rides will be released shortly before the fair, but you can also pay per ride.
When: July 27-August 2
Where: Green County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
Website: Greene County Fair
Champaign County Fair
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Details: Daily admission to the fair is $8, which includes rides. Some Grandstand events are also included in admission.
When: August 1-8
Where: Champaign County Fairgrounds, 384 Park Ave, Urbana, OH 43078
Website: Champaign County Fair
The Hartford Fair
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Details: The general admission prices are $10 for adults and free for kids 8 and under. Admission doesn’t include the cost of rides, but seats at the Grandstand are free.
When: August 3-9
Where: Hartford Fair, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd, Hartford, OH 43013
Website: The Hartford Fair
Ross County Fair
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Details: Admission is $5 a ticket for those ages 7 and up. Ages 6 and under are free. Some Grandstand events are free to attend, but rides will cost an additional fee.
When: August 2-9
Where: Ross County Fairgrounds, 344 Fairgrounds Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Website: Ross County Fair
Muskingum County Fair
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Details: 2025 prices haven’t been released, but last year, general admission was $10, with little ones 10 and under free. Wristbands are sold at an additional cost. Be sure to stop by and see the Budweiser Clydesdales while you’re at the fair.
When: August 10-16
Where: Muskingum County Fairgrounds, 1300 Pershing Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
Website: Muskingum County Fair
Morrow County Fair
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Details: Daily gate admission for those aged 7 and up is $8. Prices for ride tickets and wristbands haven’t announced yet, but Grandstand events are included in general admission.
When: August 25-September 1
Where: Morrow County Fairgrounds, 195 S Main St, Mt Gilead, OH 43338
Website: Morrow County Fair
Hardin County Fair
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Details: Tickets are $10 per per person 9-years-old and up. Free admission for kids under the age of 8, with special discount days for Veterans and Seniors. Grandstand events and rides are not included in general admission.
When: September 2-7
Where: Hardin County Fairgrounds, 14134 Fairground Rd #140, Kenton, OH 43326
Website: Hardin County Fair
Hocking County Fair
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Details: Rates have yet to be released for this year’s Hocking County Fair, but in the past, admission prices have not exceeded $10.
When: September 8-14
Where: Hocking County Fairgrounds, Logan, OH 43138
Website: Hocking County Fair
Delaware County Fair
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Details: Daily admission is $8 and children 8 and under are free. Rides aren’t included in that price, but you can buy individual ride tickets for $2 or an all-day wristband for $22.
When: September 13-20
Where: The Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015
Website: Delaware County Fair
Fairfield County Fair
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Details: Anyone 10-years-old and over gets in for $10. Kids 9 and under get in free of charge. There are also special discounts available for seniors on Wednesdays.
When: October 5-11
Where: Fairfield County Agricultural, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
Website: Fairfield County Fair
